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InfoKnit

InfoKnit. Group 2: The Information Behavior Model of Knitters. Knitters knit to:. Avoid idle time Stave off loneliness Link to other generations Accomplish something.

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InfoKnit

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  1. InfoKnit Group 2: The Information Behavior Model of Knitters

  2. Knitters knit to: • Avoid idle time • Stave off loneliness • Link to other generations • Accomplish something. “Purls of wisdom: A collectivist study of human information behavior in a public library knitting group,” Journal of Documentation, by Elena Prigoda, and Pamela McKenzie

  3. Knitting can be social • Form groups in relation to a textile object • Share knitting and other information • Offer support • “Friendship with strangers” • Give to others or charity

  4. Knitter filters • Caring • Sharing • Creativity • Knowledge Caring / sharing Knitter knitting Creativity / Knowledge

  5. Caring / sharing Knitter knitting Creativity / Knowledge INFO NEED RESOURCES: Online Print Physical items Seeking information Half of the picture • A mix of Bates’ berry picking • And Dervin’s sense making

  6. Caring / sharing INFO NEED Knitter knitting Creativity / Knowledge Sharing of knitting and non-knitting info WITHOUT INFO NEED INFO NEED Caring / sharing RESOURCES: Online Print Physical items Other Knitters Creativity knowledge Sharing information • With knitters in groups, online • Craft related • Other

  7. Caring / sharing INFO NEED Knitter knitting Creativity / Knowledge Sharing of knitting and non-knitting info WITHOUT INFO NEED INFO NEED Caring / sharing RESOURCES: Online Print Physical items Other Knitters Creativity knowledge FINISHED PRODUCT Textile piece Model developed by team; graphics by Erin Ziegenfuss

  8. Women in prison knitting • Meeting with volunteers • Knitting for charity • Sharing of information prevalent Washington Corrections Center for Women photo

  9. Questions to ponder • Although Leckie-Pettigrew’s model is designed for professionals, would it apply to our crafters? If so, explain. • Savolainen studied the everyday life for his model, would it apply to knitters? Which Mastery of Life type would apply to our group? Photos by Sue Castelin

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